CVE-2024-51977
CVE-2024-51977 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 77% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-538.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 77% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54705
- Weakness: CWE-538
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An unauthenticated attacker who can access either the HTTP service (TCP port 80), the HTTPS service (TCP port 443), or the IPP service (TCP port 631), can leak several pieces of sensitive information from a vulnerable device. The URI path /etc/mnt_info.csv can be accessed via a GET request and no authentication is required. The returned result is a comma separated value (CSV) table of information. The leaked information includes the device’s model, firmware version, IP address, and serial number.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-51977?
- An unauthenticated attacker who can access either the HTTP service (TCP port 80), the HTTPS service (TCP port 443), or the IPP service (TCP port 631), can leak several pieces of sensitive information from a vulnerable device. The URI path /etc/mnt_info.csv can be accessed via a GET request and no authentication is required. The returned result is a comma separated value (CSV) table of information. The leaked information includes the device’s model, firmware version, IP address, and serial number.
- How severe is CVE-2024-51977?
- CVE-2024-51977 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-51977 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 77% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-51977?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-51977 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-51977 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54705.
- When was CVE-2024-51977 published?
- CVE-2024-51977 was published on 2025-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blte4f029e766e6b253/blt6495b3c6adf2867f/685aa980a26c5e2b1026969c/vulnerability-disclosure-whitepaper.pdf
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-51977.yaml
- https://github.com/sfewer-r7/BrotherVulnerabilities
- https://support.brother.com/g/b/link.aspx?prod=group2&faqid=faq00100846_000
- https://support.brother.com/g/b/link.aspx?prod=group2&faqid=faq00100848_000
- https://support.brother.com/g/b/link.aspx?prod=lmgroup1&faqid=faqp00100620_000
- https://www.fujifilm.com/fbglobal/eng/company/news/notice/2025/0625_announce.html
- https://www.konicaminolta.com/global-en/security/advisory/pdf/km-2025-0001.pdf
- https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/multiple-brother-devices-multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed
- https://www.ricoh.com/products/security/vulnerabilities/vul?id=ricoh-2025-000007
- https://www.toshibatec.com/information/20250625_02.html
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